New speed van locations in Cavan announced

There are 61 new speed camera zones across Ireland

An Garda Síochana has released a list of 61 new speed camera zones, four of which are in County Cavan.

The new speed testing zones are said to be coming into effect from 6am Tuesday, July 26.

The new Cavan based speed van locations include the N3 from Dublin to Cavan, the N212 from Monaghan to Cavan and R179 from Cavan to Kingscourt.

The addition of these cameras brings the total speed van count to 1,373 nationwide.

The key purpose of speed van implementation is to reduce the speed of motorists in order to keep the roads safe for all road users.

To date in 2022, there have been 89 road deaths, an increase in 28 over 2021.

Superintendent Thomas Murphy, Garda National Roads Policing Bureau supports the use of speed vans, stating: “When someone decides to speed they put themselves and members of their community at risk, particularly children, older people, cyclists and other motorists.

“Our priority is to ensure that the vast majority of people who use the roads responsibly are not put in danger by a minority of reckless drivers who continue to drive at excessive speed.

“GoSafe vans operate in areas that have a speed-related collision history where fatal, serious injury and minor injury collisions occur. In addition, locations which have been highlighted by members of the community as being areas of concern, have been included in the new zones. “By identifying and targeting these high-risk areas, the aim is to reduce the number of fatal and serious injury collisions.”

The full list of speed camera locations can be viewed on the An Garda Siochana Website: https://www.garda.ie/garda/en/roads-policing/safety-cameras/safety-cameras-26-07-2022.html